Kosciusko Fair Home and Family Arts Champions And Best of Show 2025 Honored
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By Elizabeth Hershberger
InkFreeNews
WARSAW — The Champions and Best of Show were honored at the Home and Family Arts Building at the Kosciusko County Community Fair Tuesday, July 8.
- Sewing: From left, Marsha Miller, Superintendent; Andrea Landis, Children; Julie Popenfoose, Adult Quick & Easy; Darlene Lash, Adult Other Items, Sewing for the Home and Best of Show; Alice Keirn, Accessories; and Noah Lash, Youth.
- Needlework: From left, Julie Popenfoose, Superintendent; Jean Craig, Knitting and Best of Show; Allyson Ross, Crochet; David Vargo, Embroidery; Donna Miller, Counted Cross Stitch; Cindy Regier, Miscellaneous; Noah Lash, Youth; and Kim Binkerd.
- Quilts: From left, Julie Popenfoose, Superintendent; Judy Clayton, Pieced Quilts and Best of Show; Marie Gauthier, Machine Applique Quilt; and Barbara Deyer, Other Quilts.
- Agriculture: From left, Katherine Dwyer, Superintendent; Kris Hile, Grain; Dan Ransbottom, Hay; Debbie Larew, Vegetables, Cucumbers & Squash and Best of Show; Tim Moore, Leaf Vegetables, Peppers and Tomatoes; Bonnie Hile, Root Crops and Nuts; Aileen Lauster, Fruit; and Brooke Hall, Youth.
- Herbs: From left, Amy Thompson, Superintendent; Alice Keirn, Medicinal Best of Show; and June Thomas Swanson, All Other Herbs.
- Garden Flowers & Plants: From left, Teresa Landis, Co-Superintendent; Deb Schroeder, Co-Superintendent, Arrangements and Best of Show; Donna Miller, Roses; June Thomas Swanson, Container Plants; Julie Popenfoose, Foliage Plants; Connie Fribley, Garden Flowers Class 2; Layla Wise, Youth; and Lee Ann Jaeger, Garden Flowers Class 3.
- Food Preservation: From left, Dawn Harris, Co-Superintendent; Robin Huffer, Co-Superintendent; Carl Lauster, Canned Vegetables and Miscellaneous; Tammy Boggs, Canned Meat; Lana Drake, Canned Fruits; Pam Roberts, Dried Foods; Daniel Leopold, Youth; and Jessica Leopold, Junior.
- Photography: From left, Laurie Renier, Superintendent; Karla Ellis, Adult Color and Best in Show; Kathy Miller, Adult Black & White; Shiloh Alley, Junior; and Charlotte Lechlitner, Youth.
- Fine Arts — Art: From left, Teresa Zurcher, Superintendent; Makayla Riley, Junior; Riley Hall, Youth; and Mary Elsa Shaffer, Assisted Living Facilities.
- Crafts: From left, Marvene Johnson, Superintendent, Artificial Flowers & Nature Crafts, and Best of Show; Larry Veasey, Wood; Jack Harrell, Ceramics; Jan Godshalk, Paper & Glass; Connie Fribley, Handmade Jewelry; Haley Hall; and Riley Hall.
- Foods: From left, Judy Egolf, Superintendent; Maria Miller, Cake; Pam Leek, Cookie; Debbie Larew, Yeast Bread; Rebecca Tusing, Pie and Best of Show; Kathy Miller, Candy; Darlene Lash, Snack Mix; Ruby Mock, Diabetic Baking; Kennedy Kelly, Youth; and Jenny Campbell.










